**Remote Support Role**
Join a dynamic team making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families across Queensland. As a Child and Family Remote Support Worker, you will be part of our FaDS team, working passionately to strengthen family relationships and promote early childhood development.
The role involves servicing remote communities, developing and implementing programs to support vulnerable clients, and enhancing community participation and functioning. You will provide information, advice, and referral pathways, while also promoting awareness of children's wellbeing and supporting early childhood education.
This is a unique opportunity to work in the rural and remote outback of Queensland, visiting children and families on stations, in communities, and learning about rural life. You will have the chance to make a positive impact on the lives of those you serve and contribute to creating a safer, more supportive environment for all.
To succeed in this role, you will need to possess strong interpersonal skills, be highly motivated and energetic, and have demonstrated experience working with young children and their development, supporting families and communities. A tertiary qualification or higher in Children's services / Counselling/Community Services is desirable, as is a current Queensland driver's license and Blue Card.
We offer a range of benefits, including flexible work arrangements, NFP Salary Packaging, employee discounts, paid parental leave, diversity and inclusive leave, career development opportunities, and a positive and inclusive team environment. Join us and become part of an organization that values diversity, inclusivity, and child safety.
A key aspect of this role is the ability to adapt to changing situations, think creatively, and develop effective solutions to complex problems. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, have a commitment to excellence, and are looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply for this position.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
• Develop and implement programs to support early childhood development and strengthen family relationships.• Work collaboratively with community stakeholders to enhance community participation and functioning.• Provide information, advice, and referral pathways to support vulnerable clients.• Promote awareness of children's wellbeing and support early childhood education.• Travel to remote communities and work in a variety of settings.
We are committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organization and ensuring that our services are welcoming, safe, and nurturing for children. We are also dedicated to providing equal opportunities to all employees, regardless of their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability, or gender identity. Demonstrate your passion for making a difference and join our team today.
**Required Skills and Qualifications:**
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Highly motivated and energetic
* Demonstrated experience working with young children and their development, supporting families and communities
* Tertiary qualification or higher in Children's services / Counselling/Community Services (desirable)
* Current Queensland driver's license
* Blue Card
* Flexible work arrangements
* Ability to travel to remote communities
**Benefits:**
* NFP Salary Packaging
* Employee discounts
* Paid parental leave
* Diversity and inclusive leave
* Career development opportunities
* Positive and inclusive team environment
* Recognition and rewards platform
* 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave (after 6 months service)
**Working Environment:**
* Maximum Term: 30 June 2026
* Part-time (8 days per fortnight)
* Location: Longreach
* Commute to remote communities required
* Ability to adapt to changing situations and think creatively
We want people who are great as individuals, and even better in a team. People who stand up for what is right. Who are open to new ideas. Who champion innovation. Who lead through learning, and lead by example. So, if you're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference, to grow, thrive and to be rewarded, it's time you joined our organization.